OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE NORWALK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FEBRUARY 2019
FEB 5 | Norwalk Day on the Hill - RSVP Required
FEB 5 | GrowNorwalk Ambassadors Meeting
FEB 7 | Regional Event: First Responders Breakfast
FEB 7 | NACC Board Meeting - 11:30 am at EXIT Realty North Star
FEB 13 | Let's Network the "Old-Fashioned" Way
FEB 21 | After Hours Hour @ EXIT Realty North Star - 5-6 pm
Please Note: FEB 12-18 - Chamber Office Closed
Norwalk Day on the Hill
TUES., FEB 5 | 7:30-11:30 AM
Get the chance to meet with legislators that represent Norwalk with DT Magee.
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GrowNorwalk Meeting
TUES., FEB 5 | 9:30-10:30 AM
EXIT Realty North Star | 1039 Sunset Dr, Norwalk
Join us to learn more about your membership, meet others, welcome new members and improve the chamber. All members are welcome.
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Regional Meeting:
First Responders Breakfast
THURS., FEB 7 | 7:00 AM
The Ron Pearson Center
Speaker: Eric Maddox
Tickets are no longer available
— G O L D —
Des Moines Truck Brokers
— S I L V E R —
Edward Jones
— B R O N Z E —
Cappel's Ace Hardware
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FEBRUARY NETWORKING EVENTS
Let's Network the
"Old-Fashioned" Way
FEB 13 | 3-5 PM | IOWA DISTILLING
Join us for an "Old-Fashioned" networking event hosted by at Iowa Distilling Company
RSVP Required to Renatta Bolen
515-669-3973 or renatta@b1ds.net
Event sponsored by Bindery 1 Inc
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Top Five For Small Business Series:
Top Five Legal Things to Know about Social Media
for Your Small Business
Wednesday, Feb. 27 | 11:30 AM
EXIT Realty North Star, 1039 Sunset Dr, Norwalk
Bring your lunch and enjoy this FREE event + networking
11:30-12pm Networking
12pm Simulcast begins
Social media is a part of our everyday life, even at work. Balancing your employer needs and employee rights can be tough. This interactive session will provide tips on how to draft and enforce workplace social media policies. You’ll also hear real-life case examples to help you understand when you can and should act and when it may be a risk to do so.
Maggie Hanson is an employment attorney at the Davis Brown Law Firm with a focus on litigation and employment practices liability insurance defense. She advises and defends employers, managers and HR professionals in court, mediation, arbitration and administrative forums. Maggie primarily defends employers in disputes related to labor, discrimination/harassment, wrongful termination, breach of contract/non-compete agreements, unemployment claims and other employment-related issues.
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Meet our 2019 Chamber President:
Eric Simon
Quality of Norwalk community life key focus for new Chamber leader
A commitment to the critical role of the business community in enhancing the quality of life in Norwalk is driving Eric Simon in his new role as president of the Norwalk Area Chamber of Commerce. READ MORE >>
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JOB LISTINGS
To view or submit job listings go to our JOBS LISTING page
Help Wanted: Seeking Part-time Housekeepers
Ramada Des Moines Airport Hotel is seeking applicants for part-time housekeepers. Employer: Ramada Des Moines Airport Hotel - Terress Farnham
Help Wanted: High School or College Student
We are in search of hard working high school and college age students with good character looking for part-time after school and summer work.
Employer: Legacy Golf Course- Trevis Manning
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FEATURED VIDEO
Congratulations to our
2018 Business of the Year:
The Norwalk Shop
Chad Smith, Owner
City of Norwalk - Deanna Schultz
Iowa Realty South Regional - Angie Dehmer
AdvantaClean Des Moines Central - Doug McCool
Ground Breaker Homes - Jay Downing
MEMBER FEATURES
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PARTNERSHIP PERK
Small Business Resources Hub
The Greater Des Moines Partnership has launched a new Small Business Resources Hub to help small businesses grow. The Hub provides a one-stop-shop for small businesses to find resources relating to legal, accounting, finance, marketing, networking, staffing and hiring and more. The creation of The Hub was the result of research-based decision-making that helped determine how to most effectively serve small businesses in Greater Des Moines (DSM). READ MORE>>
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Visit Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast in 2019!
The Norwalk Area Chamber of Commerce has announced today that it will be visiting irresistible Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast, departing October 17, 2019 and is inviting chamber members, family and friends of chamber members to join them on this once in a lifetime experience.
Rich in culture and stunning scenery, the irresistible Amalfi Coast is the setting for this breathtaking journey. Enjoy eight days to explore not one, but many Italies. Find yourself relaxing in the town of Sorrento or sight-seeing along the Amalfi Coast, which includes gorgeous places such as, Positano, Ravello and Amalfi. On this remarkable trip you will also encounter the world famous archeological site of Pompeii. The beautiful Amalfi Coast awaits you with its great food, historical sites and beautiful architecture, providing an unforgettable Italian experience.
“This is truly an amazing opportunity to participate in an international journey to irresistible Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast, where program participants can experience the country’s culture, learn about its business climate, and make new friends,” said Lucinda Sperry, Executive Director.
Space is limited, so act fast. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience Italy, exchange ideas with local business representatives, make new friends, and build new memories.
For more information about this amazing trip please call the Norwalk Area Chamber of Commerce at (515) 981-0619 or email info@norwalkchamber.org.
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2019
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PLATINUM MEMBERS
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GOLD MEMBERS
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SILVER MEMBERS
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BRONZE MEMBERS
Cappel's Ace Hardware • City of Cumming • Ed Hildreth Construction
Edward Jones - Benjamin Pearson • Fareway Stores Inc
Kelly Cortum Inc • Hopkins & Huebner, P.C. • Hy-Vee Fleur
Norwalk Community Schools • Norwalk Living Magazine
O'Leary Celebration of Life Center • RB Web Development
Warrior Run Golf Course
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Norwalk Area Chamber of Commerce | 1043 Sunset Drive Ste 4 | PO Box 173 | Norwalk, IA 50211
